Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14459333 - THUMB CAUGHT IN DIE OF HYDRAULIC PRESS

Accident Summary Nr: 14459333 -- Report ID: 0352420 -- Event Date: 10/12/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102031911	10/29/1985	3692	0	Catalyst Research Corp.

Abstract: ON OCTOBER 12, 1985, EMPLOYEE #1, A MACHINIST, WAS EMPLACING A DIE ON DENISON HYDRAULIC MULTIPRESS (SERIAL #118). THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO ALINE THE UPPER DIE WITH THE LOWER CUTTING RING. HE BLOCKED OUT THE LEFT CONTROL AND USED THE RIGHT CONTROL TO INCH DOWN THE UPPER DIE. HIS THUMB GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE UPPER AND LOWER DIES. THIS MACHINE IS USED TO PUNCH OUT ROUND DISKS.

Keywords: DIE, MACHINIST, THUMB, TWO-HAND CONTROL, POINT OF OPERATION, HYDRAULIC PRESS, PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102031911			Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Machinists

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